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sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Giannis Trade Buzz Intensifies as Heat, Celtics Eye Bold Moves

NBA trade chatter centers on Giannis Antetokounmpo—with the Heat and Celtics linked to moves and Milwaukee weighing the right package; Celtics wary and Jaylen Brown’s future could factor in any deal; Chet Holmgren is reportedly not available; Hornets discussing a frontcourt upgrade and Domantas Sabonis talks with Sacramento but reluctant to part with two first-rounders; Grizzlies eye a second lottery pick and the Thunder’s No. 17 pick could change hands as draft-night activity heats up.

via Hoops Rumors|

#boston-celtics #chet-holmgren #giannis-antetokounmpo

sports2 months ago•12 min saved

Thunder Weighs Roster Crunch After Deep Playoff Run

Oklahoma City faces a crowded, expensive roster after its playoff run, with Chet Holmgren still viewed as a franchise pillar, Alex Caruso a long‑term core piece, and Isaiah Hartenstein likely to return depending on whether the team exercises his $28.5M option. Lou Dort’s status is less clear as wing depth grows, possibly making him the odd man out, especially with Caruso and rookie Cason Wallace stepping up. The Thunder may decline Kenrich Williams’ option, explore trading guaranteed contracts like Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins to gain cap space, and even consider moving up in the draft. ESPN notes that draft-day decisions and a looming 2027 financial reckoning—driven by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s super‑max—will heavily shape their off-season moves.

via Hoops Rumors|

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sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Holmgren's Offseason Mission: Grow, Gain Confidence to Meet Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama exposed Chet Holmgren’s limits in the conference finals, underscoring a clear offseason mission for Holmgren: add bulk modestly, quicken his release, diversify and sharpen his offense, and rebuild confidence. Oklahoma City will also reassess roster and finances as SGA’s supermax looms and Holmgren’s max extension arrives, making Holmgren’s growth essential if the Thunder want to keep pace with Wembanyama’s rising trajectory.

via Sports Illustrated|

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sports2 months ago•6 min saved

Thunder weighs bold 3‑team swap to slow Wembanyama, Holmgren heads to Boston

A speculative three‑team deal would send Chet Holmgren to Boston in exchange for Derrick White, Collin Murray-Boyles, and Baylor Scheierman plus future picks, while Toronto receives Sam Hauser and additional firsts and OKC gains shooting, payroll relief, and new pieces to chase a championship window against Wembanyama. The piece notes the move is unlikely and hinges on financial flexibility and fit, but it serves to explore how OKC might contend in the Wembanyama era.

via FanSided|

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sports2 months ago•10 min saved

Thunder Rally Around Holmgren After Rough Playoff Showing

Thunder coach Mark Daigneault and star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander publicly back Chet Holmgren after a challenging seven-game series against Victor Wembanyama, highlighting his importance to OKC’s structure and the team’s success. The front office is also weighing Holmgren’s future as extensions loom for Wallace, while Nikola Topic discusses how overcoming ACL injury and cancer has prepared him to contribute moving forward.

via Hoops Rumors|

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sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Holmgren Struggles Define Thunder's Western Conference Final Collapse

Holmgren struggled throughout the Thunder's Western Conference finals against the Spurs, averaging 10.7 points and 7.1 rebounds with a sharp drop in shooting (51.0% FG, 27.3% 3P) and posting a 4-point, 1-for-2 Game 7 that epitomized the series; his performance contrasts with his earlier playoff showing against the Lakers and raises questions about his fit as OKC's cornerstone as he begins a five-year, $239.25 million contract.

via Sports Illustrated|

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sports2 months ago•34 min saved

Thunder Back Chet Holmgren After West Finals Exit to Spurs

OKC’s off-season began with a show of support for Chet Holmgren after a Game 7 loss to the Spurs in the West Finals. Holmgren posted a breakout season (career highs around 17.1 PPG and 8.9 RPG) and earned All-NBA and All-Defensive honors while teammates, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, stressed that “We need Chet.” The Spurs’ victory over Holmgren’s Thunder, highlighted by a dominant Wembanyama run, signals a budding West rivalry and a moment for OKC to regroup as they look to build around Holmgren next season.

via NBA.com|

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sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Wembanyama Leads Spurs Past Thunder in Game 7 as Holmgren Struggles

Victor Wembanyama delivered in a Game 7 as the Spurs defeated the Thunder to advance, while Chet Holmgren had a brutal night, taking only two shots and finishing with four points (zero attempts in the second half). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carried OKC with 35 points, but Holmgren’s struggles drew scrutiny, including a sharp critique from NBC’s Reggie Miller. Holmgren emphasized a team-focused perspective after the elimination and said he’ll review the tape, as he enters the first year of a five-year extension worth about $41 million, with OKC and San Antonio likely to clash again as a rising West rivalry forms.

via Sports Illustrated|

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sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Thunder face offseason reckoning after Holmgren’s playoff meltdown

Chet Holmgren’s disappointing playoff showing, especially against Victor Wembanyama, leaves Oklahoma City with major offseason questions: can Holmgren anchor a win-now roster given his rim protection struggles and a looming $41 million cap hit, and what moves—draft picks, center depth, or potential trades—will Sam Presti pursue to build around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?

via Thunderous Intentions|

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sports2 months ago•36 min saved

Holmgren's Game 7 slump fuels backlash as Thunder bow out to Spurs

Chet Holmgren scored 4 points on 1-for-2 shooting in 33 minutes as the Thunder fell 111-103 to the Spurs in Game 7, one of the rare All-NBA players to score four points or fewer in a playoff Game 7 over the last 50 years. With Jalen Williams sidelined, OKC got defensive stops but lacked additional offense beyond Holmgren, who did not attempt a shot in the second half and was benched late as San Antonio advanced.

via BasketNews.com|

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sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Online roasts erupt after Chet Holmgren sits in pivotal Game 7 as Thunder bow out

Oklahoma City’s title defense ended in a Game 7 loss to San Antonio, with Chet Holmgren delivering a 4-point, 4-rebound, 1-for-2 shooting night in 33 minutes before being benched late in the fourth; he didn’t play the final stretch until 4:26 and left for good at 1:23. Social media lit up with ridicule as Holmgren failed to contain Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, while backup Jaylin Williams outperformed him in spots. The 24-year-old rookie also faced scrutiny after signing a massive $239.3 million, five-year extension, underscoring expectations after an All-Star, All-NBA regular season performance as the Thunder were eliminated in the Western Conference Finals.

via Larry Brown Sports|

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sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Thunder Face 2026 Cap Crunch as Free Agency Looms After Spurs Loss

OKC remains a contender thanks to cap management, but the 2026 cap reality forces hard decisions: extensions for Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams kick in at about $41.25M each, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at $40.8M before his 2027-28 supermax; with a projected $165M cap and a $222M second apron, the Thunder will likely shed salary via team options on Hartenstein, Dort, and Kenrich Williams and lean on trades and internal depth rather than big free-agent splashes, despite holding the No. 12 and No. 17 picks in 2026.

via Bleacher Report|

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sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Wembanyama Tops 2025/26 All-Defensive Teams in New Positionless Era

The NBA unveiled the 2025/26 All-Defensive Teams via a 100‑media member ballot. Victor Wembanyama was the lone unanimous First Team pick with 200 points; the First Team also included Chet Holmgren, Ausar Thompson, Rudy Gobert and Derrick White. The Second Team featured Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace, Bam Adebayo, OG Anunoby and Dyson Daniels. The teams are positionless this year, with several first‑time honorees; Gobert now has nine total All-Defensive selections and Wembanyama’s defensive profile continues to rise.

via Hoops Rumors|

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basketball3 months ago•3 min saved

Wembanyama, Holmgren Lead NBA All-Defensive Teams

Victor Wembanyama was the lone unanimous pick to the First Team All-Defense, with Chet Holmgren also earning First Team honors alongside Ausar Thompson, Rudy Gobert and Derrick White. The Second Team features Bam Adebayo, OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace and Dyson Daniels. Stephon Castle and Amen Thompson were close to making the second team, with Draymond Green and Toumani Camara among the next in votes. Gobert notches his eighth First Team nod, and Adebayo is highlighted as the NBA Social Justice Champion.

via NBC Sports|

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sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Wembanyama, Gobert Lead 2025–26 NBA All-Defense Teams

Victor Wembanyama headlines the 2025–26 NBA All-Defense teams, anchoring the first team with Ausar Thompson, Chet Holmgren, Rudy Gobert and Derrick White. The second team features Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace, Bam Adebayo, OG Anunoby and Dyson Daniels. Castle and Amen Thompson narrowly missed the honors, and while All-Defense recognition is prestigious, it does not impact contracts the way All-NBA selections can.

via Sports Illustrated|

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